Sustainable Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2020, joining numerous global jurisdictions in committing to action against climate change. Council is dedicated to urgent climate action, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of our operations and supporting sustainable living in the community through a wide range of programs and services.

Sustainable Us offers workshops, events, videos, and other initiatives to the Wingecarribee community. We are focused on bringing our community high impact and relevant events that align with Community Strategic Plan 3.2; we are clean, green and resilient, The Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and our Community Emissions Action Plan. With a commitment to delivering tailored, practical, and inspiring events for our community, we aim to empower individuals and businesses to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable future.

Quick links below: click through to our most commonly visited pages
Climate Change

Wingecarribee Shire has experienced many climate change driven weather events. Exploring how we can all play our part is an important journey for us all. But understanding how we will be impacted is just as important.

Click through to this page to find out more about how our region is and will be impacted further due to climate change.

Good For The Hood @Home Program

The @Home Program provides a host of information for our residents on their sustainability journey. Everything from energy efficiency, to composting, gardening and how to leave lightly can be found here.

Click through to see more, and to find events.

Earth Flix: Cinema 4 change

Earth Flix started in January 2024 and continues today with quarterly film screenings of environmental films for our community.

Click through to see more information and to find out when the next FREE film is screening.

Environmental Events

Did you know Council runs many environmentally focused events all year round. Everything from waste education to sustainable building and craft sessions.

Check out this link to see what environmental events we have coming up.

SunSpot Solar Savings Calculator

Did you know you can map out your roof space and estimate your energy savings using this calculator?

Check out our SunSpot page for more information and to find some savings.

Project Green School Resources

Project Green is how we share the wonderful resources available to our schools. These resources range from curriculum-based programs to competitions for students and available grants.

Click through to find out more information on how to extend the learning of your students.